DIEP 2013

just so y'all know that I am not falling down on my job as I enjoy this balmy weather - I did just PM Kellyb with lodging suggestions.

nope....no deal, Ridley. But....I am willingly to temporarily park it in Saskatchewan for you?? Would that work

fyi....my surgery was in early April...one of the days I was in hospital recovering, hubby couldn't make it in to visit.....why, you might ask.....BLIZZARD!!!!!!!

kellyb... First off, you can discounted rates by either booking through the Center or telling the hotel you are having surgery. I have stayed at Homewood Suites, Monteleone, Bienville House, Omni Royal and Hope Lodge. Not all were for surgical stays. For stage I, Homewood Suites is my personal favorite because it is large, with a separate living room, kitchen etc. Plus free breakfast and light dinner weekdays. Plus its near the hospital and Quarter.

lol @ sbel - I bet if you got a binder from a medical manufacturer you would have paid a lot more than $14!!!

(((lahela))) - hate that you have gone through so much!

so sorry to all the girls in pain. I am 3 weeks out from inner thigh lipo. I'm not taking pain meds but I still have some pain. The spanx definitely helps it not hurt when you walk. Hang in there!

Deblyn.. Did you get the small lump looked at? I have a pea sized lump on the edge by my armpit. The PS said it could be from the flap, but he wasn't sure. I see MO in 3 weeks and plan to address it then, as those nagging worries keep cropping up.

Ridley...I know of someone in Calgary who went to the classes just after chemo finished. She found the "freedom" of exercising sans wig very liberating. If it's an individualized program, I can't see why you shouldn't try it. Of course, get your surgeons' blessing, and expect to start at a low level, but you may find you progress rapidly, especially within a structured program.

RHG....helping someone is a very rewarding thing, especially to us, who know first hand, what you may be struggling with. It's great to hear that we are helping you....you are also helping us....it's a circle of "sharing and understanding"....you will definitely be someone's "anchor" one day, yourself. (((((X))))).

kat-ski....where is this drain bag??? I bet someone here has suggestions for you. Getting out to something you are looking forward to, sounds like something that would be a very good target!

Sbel, hoping you have subdued that cold into submission and can sail through surgery tomorrow. Wilbur is waiting....

Sbe.....sending (((hugs))) your way.....May Wilbur grace you with more than a one-night stand.....that is my prayer for you......XO

Sherry, wishing you all the best, too......closer and closer.......

Thanks to all of you for your love and support ......I am surprised at how painful and difficult this surgery has been....wasn't expecting this.....and in no way does this mean that we all will experience it in the same way...so take heart....I am probably just a big, fat weenie.......

Janet, your kind word this morning brought me to tears......I AM so close.....I am not throwing in the towel now........

XO

RHGSR, it's all swings and roundabouts - I think I mostly complain, but try to support too. Don't worry, you look after yourself right now - that's the most important thing!



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Mammalou - some days I think those nagging worries are the worst, like a little voice in your head that reminds you of the C word whenever anything unexpected happens. Part of the new normal that I hope will fade in time.



sbe - I have the most hilarious image of you dressed in lycra bike gear & helmet, red high heels and hollering for everyone to get out of the way! LOL!

SBE - can't believe they are pushing you straight from surgery to the hyperbaric chamber. Wow! Have a great swim.

lahela.....I wouldn't be grumbling, I'd be roaring!!! I'd be calling every day to see if there have been any cancellations!!!

sbe....you're probably "under" by now......thinking of you big time today......it gives me the chills to think about this likely being "the finish line" for you........hugs, hugs, hugs!!!!

movie....hope it was a better night and it's a "start to turn the corner" kind of day. Don't stress yourself about the shower....though we all know how wonderful a shower makes us feel. Do the sponge bath thing....much better for you than freaking out about "de-nippling" yourself!

kat-ski....seriously, it's winter, people wear layers, (even down South), I'm betting the Sound of Music outing IS possible. I know what it's like to feel everybody is "looking at you", but really, unless your name is on the marquee, that isn't how it will be. You can't necessarily control what your body is doing, but you CAN have some input into how you deal with it. Going to something you are looking forward to sounds like a way that you can give bc the "whack...take that you bugger" moment. sbe went to church, work and bike rides with her partner the "fart machine"!

take care ladies.....the sun is coming up!

Sbe- thinking of you today!

Goldie and movie- hope you are feeling better this morning

Lahela- hoping you get an earlier date.

Six weeks post op and this was the first day I put on my jeans! Been in sweats and yoga pants forever. Lasted three hours in the jeans. Not bad. Unfortunately the waist hits very close to my ab scar. Went to a holiday breakfast and didn't dare sit down!

Ugh, my jeans still bother me but only on the left side. That side has always been itchy and sensitive but had the least work done. I still wear 'em, though!

Goldie, I hope you start feeling better soon! Movie, too. Rest, rest, rest.

Thanks for the suggestions. I do have a nice-new cloth purse that I could put the thing in. It is draining from the right underarm with the drain in the minus breast area. I am adjusting but feels like a spider when I don't have long pants on. Shoot, I did not want a reaction of this sort, it just happened. I am very thankful it is cold and layers are good!!

Thanks everyone.

Goldie, I did see bits of the Sound of Music last night. When the film version came out in 1965, I had every song memorized from Mary Martin's album!! My mom said I drove her crazy with all of my singing(and I can carry a tune) that she would give me busy work to do but it didn't work!! Lol I did plays, choir and accapella in high school and continued plays when we were living in Sydney, Australia. I think I drove my husband crazy too b/c he is so quiet!!